Rant

Feeling the burnout after the latest round of cuts

0x28dd…0833

·12d ago·2 comments

I’m honestly exhausted. Another 174 of our coworkers gone on the 9th, and yet the workload remains exactly the same. How does management expect us to hit these quarterly targets with a gutted team? It feels like we’re being set up to fail so they have an excuse for the next round of layoffs. I’ve seen some people talking about 'optimization,' but let’s call it what it is: cost-cutting at the expense of everyone’s mental health. The energy in the office is toxic right now. People are just updating their resumes while pretending to work on their laptops. I’ve started reaching out to recruiters in the industry just to have an exit strategy, because this place feels less like an engineering firm and more like a sinking ship that keeps throwing gear overboard to stay afloat. If you’re still here, make sure you’re saving your personal files—don’t get caught with your digital life locked out like some of the people yesterday.

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0x532e…653d

·12d ago

I feel you on this. I’ve been through a few cycles of these 'restructuring' phases at Baker Hughes now, and the script is always identical. They talk about streamlining and efficiency while the people left behind drown in the backlog. It’s not just about the workload; it’s the constant, underlying anxiety that you might be next. My advice is to stop giving them 110% when they clearly don't value your effort or your longevity. Do what’s in your contract, protect your energy, and keep your resume updated in the background. Don’t burn yourself out for a company that views you as a line item.

0x3ef5…7b77

·12d ago

It is honestly depressing to watch happen. The disconnect between leadership and the actual floor is wider than ever. They are chasing short-term margins to please shareholders, ignoring the fact that they are hemorrhaging institutional knowledge that will be impossible to replace when things eventually pick up. You’re definitely right to be concerned about the setup for the next round. Focus on your own mental health first because this place will never prioritize it for you. If you can, start networking outside of the company now. There are better environments out there that don't operate like a revolving door.